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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 637.35 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 637.35 and 181.24 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 637.35 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/637.35 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 637.35 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 115,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,511.04/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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